Description:In this fifth of a series of clinical video demonstrations of techniques discussed in previous lectures (Parts 1 through 4), Dr. Ed McLaren, director of the UCLA Center for Esthetic Dentistry, continues the very clinically applicable demonstration of advanced and detailed shade taking techniques on a patient requiring a single anterior crown. Dr. McLaren includes and compares several shade guides and techniques.

What are the camera settings for the shade matching photography, f-stop , shutter speed, white balance and flash intensity of the twin flashes (1/1 or 1/8)_ that were beeing used??? thanks a lot for the video. Daniel Ochoa. Lima, Peru.

Mastering Anterior Composites: 3D Layering TechniqueThe aim of this presentation is to present an individual three-dimensional layering technique with contemporary composites. This novel procedure is indicated in moderate to extensive crown fractures and is considered predictable after eliminating the parameter of thickness while layering restorative materials.

Composites in the 3D World - Ease, Strength and BeautyRevisit skills in direct composite restorations such as layering with the aid of a matrix, which allows for a more ideal 3D undetectable restoration. Custom characterization and finishing and polishing will also be included.

Evidence-Based Recommendations For The Use of Dental AdhesivesDentists often rely on extrapolation from laboratory to clinical findings to predict the clinical behavior of dental adhesives. This lecture will give an overview of current adhesion strategies, respective advantages and disadvantages, and recommendations to optimize the application of recent universal adhesives. An evidence-based approach will highlight the myths and facts related to the interpretation of data from systematic reviews of clinical studies and a few laboratory studies.

Adhesive Dentistry: From Direct to Indirect RestorationsRestorative dentistry has changed in recent years. A good esthetic and functional rehabilitation starts from the proper clinical evaluation of the patient and of his problems, planning all the clinical and laboratory procedures in order to reduce the possibility of performing a subpar restoration.
It is very important to have a synergy between the clinician, the dental technician and the patient and to make the right use of the protocols and a flow chart to address all patient needs. The goal is to achieve the right balance between biology, esthetic and function by applying a minimally invasive approach.

Updating Classifications of Ceramic Dental MaterialsThe indications for and composition of today’s dental ceramic materials serve as the basis
for determining the appropriate class of ceramics to use for a given case. By understanding
the classifications, composition, and characteristics of the latest all-ceramic materials,
which are presented in this article in order of most to least conservative, dentists and
laboratory technicians can best determine the ideal material for a given treatment.

Visagism: The Art of Dental CompositionThe aim of this article is to present a novel concept: Visagism. The Visagism concept helps dental clinicians
provide restorations that account not only for esthetics,
but also for the psychosocial features of the created image,
which affect patients’ emotions, sense of identity,
behavior, and self-esteem. These factors, in turn, affect
how observers react to patients following treatment.